This post contains affiliate links. This is perhaps the most challenging, most important lesson I’ve learned in my adult life: discontentment follows you. There was a time when I thought “I’ll be happy when x happens.” Or, “When y happens, I’ll feel content.” Or most dangerously, “I won’t be peaceful or joyful until z happens.” (I [Continue Reading…]

There’s a lot of talk about “seeking slow,” and “living slowly,” and “slowing down” these days. I’ve long been disillusioned with the breakneck pace of our world, so I am all for slow living. But what does that actually mean? Today I’m sharing seven practical ways to slow down, savor, and live with more intentionality. This [Continue Reading…]

It’s time for another What You Can Expect From Me post! (Last year’s post here: What You Can Expect From Me in 2017.) I truly appreciate you following along with my blog (and other platforms), so today I want to share the direction I plan on taking my content in this year. Here’s what you [Continue Reading…]

Today is the 18th installment of an ongoing post series, What I’m Loving, where I share what I’ve been loving lately in the following categories: Food and Drink, Makeup and Beauty, Home Décor and Products, Entertainment (TV, Music, Books, Internet), Clothing and Accessories, and Priceless. Let’s get started! Past installments: What I’m Loving (June 2016) What I’m Loving (July 2016) [Continue Reading…]

Happy New Year! I love that fresh start feeling of starting a new calendar, don’t you? There’s nothing magical about January 1st, but I enjoy prayerfully considering my goals and intentions for the year ahead. Last year was infinitely improved by personal goal-setting and intentionality! Today, I’m sharing my goals for 2018. There are a [Continue Reading…]

If you watched Why 2016 Was Tough + My Focus Word For 2017, you know that last year was challenging for me personally, and I am focused on becoming more rooted in 2017. (If you didn’t watch that video, this post may not make a lot of sense!) Also related: Happy Tears, Friend Dates, + Volunteering | January: [Continue Reading…]

1 | Preserve food and stop grocery shopping It can be frustrating and annoying to return home from holiday travel to a refrigerator full of expired yogurt, stale bread, rotten meat, and moldy cheese. In the days leading up to your departure, think about freezing what you can so that it’ll be fresh upon your return. [Continue Reading…]

I think about everything. I’m serious–I overthink, contemplate, obsess, and ruminate. It’s been a part of who I am for as long as I can remember. I can vividly recall moments in elementary school where I would get so lost in thought that I would be deeply embarrassed when my teacher would call me out [Continue Reading…]

Today is the 17th installment of an ongoing post series, What I’m Loving, where I share what I’ve been loving lately in the following categories: Food and Drink, Makeup and Beauty, Home Décor and Products, Entertainment (TV, Music, Books, Internet), Clothing and Accessories, and Priceless. Let’s get started! Past installments: What I’m Loving (June 2016) What I’m Loving (July 2016) [Continue Reading…]

If you watched Why 2016 Was Tough + My Focus Word For 2017, you know that last year was challenging for me personally, and I am focused on becoming more rooted in 2017. (If you didn’t watch that video, this post may not make a lot of sense!) Also related: Happy Tears, Friend Dates, + Volunteering | January: [Continue Reading…]

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I'm a small town Texas transplant, wife, and dog mom. I believe in slow, simple, intentional living in lieu of the world's breakneck pace and write honestly with the hope of encouraging other women. Grab a cup of warm and enjoy!
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